Tamil Over the Phone Interpreter

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

About Us

Global Impact Group LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and ISO 9001 / ISO 17100 certified provider of interpretation and translation services. We provide secure, high-quality language solutions in more than 80 languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.

We are seeking Tamil Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Tamil is a critical South Asian language, widely spoken in India, Sri Lanka, and the global Tamil diaspora, and is often required for asylum and immigration cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time Tamil ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers, applicants, and stakeholders.
• Deliver interpretation with accuracy, neutrality, and confidentiality in immigration and legal contexts.
• Adhere to USCIS/DHS interpreter ethics and compliance standards.
• Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge requests.
• Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance reviews.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Tamil and English.
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, legal, medical, community, or government preferred).
• Strong understanding of interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and cultural awareness.
• Excellent telephone communication skills; ability to remain accurate under pressure.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 clearance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay: $25–32/hour (rare-language premium available).
• Remote work with secure USCIS-approved systems.
• Paid training and ongoing professional development.
• Steady workload under a federal contract.
• Advancement opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership.

How to Apply

Submit:

1. Resume / CV highlighting Tamil interpreting experience.
2. Any certifications (court, community, ATA, or medical interpreting credentials preferred).
3. Availability for full-time or contractor roles.

Apply at: [email protected]
 Subject line: Tamil OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract

This is a remote position.